Consider | Mean of consider in English Dictionary

/kənˈsɪdɚ/

• Verb
• to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision
1. We are considering you for the job.
2. She refused to consider my request.
3. He seriously considered changing careers.
4. The jury has considered the evidence and reached a verdict.
5. The policy was well researched and well considered.
6. Please consider what I've said.
7. We never considered the possibility that the plan could fail.
8. He paused a moment to consider before responding.
• to think about (something that is important in understanding something or in making a decision or judgment)
1. You have to consider that he is only three years old.
2. When you consider how long she worked there, it's surprising that she would leave so suddenly.
3. His achievements are very impressive when you consider the fact that he never graduated from high school.
• to think about (a person or a person's feelings) before you do something in order to avoid making someone upset, angry, etc.
1. You have to learn to consider other people.
2. You never consider my feelings.

• to think of or regard (someone or something) in a specified way
1. I consider the price (to be) too high.
2. We consider careful work (to be) essential.
3. We consider it an honor to have you here with us tonight.
4. a television program that is considered one of the best comedies ever
5. He considers himself to be a great writer.
6. Consider yourself lucky/fortunate that you survived the accident. [=you are lucky to have survived the accident]
• to look at (someone or something) carefully and thoughtfully
1. He stepped back to consider the whole painting.